Monday, April 16, 2012

Problem Solving aka Doodling

Analyn invited the Heretic to one of her social action group meetings. Throughout the meeting he drew in his sketchbook and she noticed that he was doodling. She was furious until towards the end of the meeting he looked up and asked a question that cut right to the core issue that the committee was trying to resolve. He then gave a simple but perfect suggestion and went back to his doodling.
Drawing is always about problem solving. Therefore drawings by their nature are problematic. If you’ve created the perfect rendering then it is not a drawing. Even a doodle is addressing a problem: How to get the goop out of your subconscious and into a tangible state that can be used to find meaning. The answer? Draw something meaningless and evolve it into something unexpected.

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About the Heretic's Toolbox

I know you. You have an idea that could change everything. You are a Heretic. If you haven’t noticed, the world really needs heretics right now. So I would like to explore with you the tools of the Heretic’s trade. Of course you won’t listen to what I tell you to do. You are a Heretic after all. If I am going to get through the noise of your daily life, I am going to have to pull back reality just enough to snap it in your head to get your attention. For this, I’ll be using a new form of expression I call an “Experientity.” I welcome you to participate: Read the posts in this blog; view the various media; follow the instructions in real-life and post comments and pictures about your experience.